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stephanieraffelock

Sep 24, 20153 min read

The Heart of the Beguines

Cathedral at Ghent The word “cathedral” means “the throne upon which she sits.” In 15th century Northern Europe, there was a worshipful...

stephanieraffelock

Sep 20, 20152 min read

Delights and Deliverance

Our group goes to the Minnenhauf. It means “house of love.” We meet Sister Felicitous, who tells us about the women from whose...

stephanieraffelock

Sep 17, 20153 min read

Blogging on the Way to the Plane

With the advent of each autumn since, I have planned a retreat. Just before I moved from Colorado to Oregon, I found myself sitting in...